Groat vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between groat and cocoa solids
- Groat has more vitamin B3; however, cocoa solids are higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 299% more than groat.
- Groat has 3 times more vitamin B3 than cocoa solids. While groat has 7.02mg of vitamin B3, cocoa solids have only 2.185mg.
- Groat has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of groat is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +611.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +231.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +530% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +221.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.25 g
Fats:
3.4 g
Carbs:
71.5 g
Water:
9.75 g
Other:
2.1 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +302.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +339.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 3.788mg | 299% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 13.86mg | 146% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 3.837mg | 110% |
| Fiber | 10g | 37g | 108% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 499mg | 64% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 734mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 6.81mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 8.07g | 33% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 1524mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 2.185mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.254mg | 20% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 13.7g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.241mg | 14% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 19.6g | 13% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 14.3µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 128mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 4.57g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.118mg | 7% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 228kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 57.9g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 0.44g | 4% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 30µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.